Sean Scott’s Epic Tasmanian Adventure
Sean Scott is one of the world’s most talented photographers, having earned the prestigious title of Canon Master. He is also a Lotus Caravans ambassador and has owned several Lotus Caravans, with which he has travelled around Australia many times over.
When Sean mentioned his plans to traverse the rugged, awe-inspiring landscape of Tasmania earlier this year, we just knew his visual travel diary would be nothing short of spectacular. We recently caught up with Sean as he wrapped his Tassie adventures and asked for his take on how to get the most out of caravanning across the island state.
Caravanning in Tasmania
The Spirit of Tasmania is the perfect way to start your Tasmanian adventure. You need to book well in advance to secure a spot for your caravan, and I recommend taking a night crossing.
A night crossing sees you load on late in the afternoon, and after settling into your room, you can head to one of the restaurants for a meal, or a nightcap at one of the many bars onboard, before retiring for the night. You’ll be greeted by your destination at about 6 am the following morning, and all going well, will be back on the road ready to start your Tassie holiday by 9.00 am.
The Highlights of my Tasmanian Roadtrip
Tasmania has such a diverse landscape to explore. To maximise the experience, I like to break my Tasmanian travels into four regions – the north, south, east and west. Each region is dramatically different, with every spot as beautiful as it is unique.
A highlight for caravanners and campers is the free camps positioned along the east coast of Tasmania. The white sandy beaches and crystal clear water is insane, and in February when I was there, I spent every day swimming without a wetsuit. The free camps can be busy but there are loads of them to choose from and each has the most incredible set-up, making them ideal for caravanners who set off without a fixed itinerary.
I especially loved exploring the northwest. It has some very remote national parks, and discovering new and unexpected places around here was just incredible.
The Best Tasmanian Camping Spots
There are so many great places to set up camp, and it’s not hard to find your own piece of paradise in Tasmania. But take care with some of the roads as they get quite mountainous.
I loved the east coast for camping, as well as near Arthur River on the northwest coast. There were some incredible camping spots around Wine Glass Bay, but these need to be booked well in advance with Parks. I camped out at Hell Fire Distillery near Eagle Hawk which was another beautiful highlight, and there are loads of great hi-camps there as well.
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Check out some of Sean’s photos from his Tasmanian road trip, below:
